Sr. Electrical & Controls Engineer

Sr. Electrical & Controls Engineer

Glanbia Performance Nutrition

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey  
   

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Electrical and Controls Engineer to join our team! In this position, you will be responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining systems that control and monitor manufacturing and utility equipment. This role blends hands-on technical work with strategic project execution and offers the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting capabilities, a solid technical foundation, and a passion for continuous improvement. This permanent position will report to the Director of Electrical Engineering & Project Management and duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the design and implementation of electrical and controls systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and automation issues, including off-hours support as needed
• Manage installation and retrofit projects for controls and electrical equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new automation and manufacturing systems
• Develop and maintain documentation, backups, and training materials
• Generate capital expenditure requests and manage project budgets and timelines
• Provide technical guidance to Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams
• Identify and implement cost-saving and continuous improvement opportunities
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and emerging technologies

   The Skills you will bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Experience with VFDs, servos, MCCs, and motor control systems
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and industrial networking
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Excellent troubleshooting, time management, and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD
• Experience with vision systems, utility systems, or facility construction is a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 10% based on project needs

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in Aurora, IL. and is fully onsite.    

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.  Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois. This range may not be applicable to other locations. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.  Annual salary for Illinois - based employees for this role is $115,000 - $140,000.

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.